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New to the familia - 2016 535i Mediterranean Blue
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| 10-08-2016, 09:49 PM | #1 |
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New to the familia - 2016 535i Mediterranean Blue
Traded in 235xi for this new 2016 535i.
This is my 3rd 5 series over the years having owned both E39 and E60 (both with V8's). Have always appreciated a fast, luxury sedan and the F'10 is a beautiful looker imo. I would have probably ordered an Msport, but this Luxury Line was in dealer stock and there is some smoking deals on F'10's right now!
I'm getting it detailed and the interior protection package put in next week. Will post up some pix afterwards. Not that anyone wants to see another bone-stock F'10 lol! Mods? Not sure yet. I may get some sexier wheels next spring. Looking for a gently used winter tire/wheel package if someone has one for sale.
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| 10-09-2016, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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Congrats Mediterranean Blue is absolutely gorgeous!
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| 10-09-2016, 02:32 PM | #3 |
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Very nice setup, congrats! The deals on the f10s right now are great
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| 10-09-2016, 10:04 PM | #4 |
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congrats! I have had a 95 525, E39 530, E60 535 , F10 535, F10 550 pre LCI, and now F10 550 LCI. Sorry all where pre LCI except the current one. loved the E60 535! wish I could get it back. Again congrats on a awesome color scheme! and not joining the 20mpg club again.
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| 10-10-2016, 06:58 AM | #5 |
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| 10-10-2016, 04:51 PM | #7 | |
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Feel free to pm me some pix. Right now I am having a very difficult time prying the car from the wife. She's seemed to have developed quite an affinity for this new vehicle over her x4 lol!
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Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i
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| 10-10-2016, 08:38 PM | #8 |
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C'Mon man! Let us see it. Show me your pics.
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 Catching a little bit of dim sun. Fineline Anthracite trim inside.
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| 10-11-2016, 11:24 PM | #11 |
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Beautiful color!
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| 10-12-2016, 03:29 PM | #12 |
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Congrats!!
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| 10-12-2016, 03:59 PM | #13 |
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Looks very good.
May be I am out of what is being offered these days but how did a non M-Sport car ended up with a M-Sport steering wheel? Just curious.
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| 10-12-2016, 06:01 PM | #14 |
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Midwest 535i I'm considering making the same move. The M235i has too rough of a ride for me, the roads are terrible here. I know the seats are much better, but how is the ride in comparison?
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| 10-12-2016, 07:51 PM | #15 | |
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Wider, longer, heavier, more upscale and a more luxurious car... Really apple vs an orange in the BMW line-up. Built to deliver against a different segment or mobile mission for sure. The 5 feels planted but the F'10 is not nearly as toss-able as F'22. The steering is vague like the F'22, the size and suspension handle bumps better (much better). I really feel like I could go cross-country in this car and feel just fine - and I have a bad lower back. Multi contour seats are crazy comfortable and supportive. All that said, you do feel connected driving this car. Its not a floaty boat. Its more refined than F22 and it does have some personality. Plenty of pep at the line too (at least my 535 is). And I'm coming from a very fast M235 as context. IF you go with V8 that's even more visceral. Tires as you know can make all the difference and if you get a 5'er with the damphening (sp) and Msport it will handle all the better - but not like F'22. This is my 3rd 5'er so I knew exactly what to expect and how (after the new car excitement wears-off) its like to drive daily. The 2'er is a blast, but like you, I didnt want a small coupe as an everyday driver anymore. I'm thinking a Boxster, Z3 even a miata to go with this 5. Something to scratch that itch when I want to toss a car around. GL!
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| 10-12-2016, 07:53 PM | #16 | |
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This is the steering wheel that was in my M235xi as well.
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| 10-13-2016, 09:49 AM | #17 |
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Very nice! Whereabouts in the MidWest are you?
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